Wormhole is a tool run by your browser that allows you to share end-to-end encrypted files instantly.
The service uses the WebTorrent platform and is free for everyone. BitTorrent will speed up transfers, and you don't have to leave the program window tours open if the files are smaller than five gigabytes.
The WebTorrent platform has built a bridge between BitTorrent and the Web. Instead of needing a standalone application, you can share files directly from your browser without having to configure or install anything.
The new “Wormhole” service doesn't just offer free sharing files, but it also adds a layer of privacy by offering end-to-end encrypted file transfers. And while it uses WebTorrent, users of the service don't need to seed.
The project was started by Feross Aboukhadijeh, who also invented WebTorrent. Together with John Hiesey, he developed Wormhole to allow secure file transfers in seconds. No registration required.
The emphasis on speed and security sets the service apart from many competitors. Using end-to-end encryption, only the sender and recipient can see the files, which is not the case with Dropbox, WeTransfer and many other platforms.
When you use Wormhole, a key is generated on your device and used to encrypt your files. During the transport, your data is unreadable by Wormhole and service providers like your ISP.
Wormhole uses a combination of cloud hosting servers along with BitTorrent technology to let you share large files as quickly as possible. If you're uploading a two-gigabyte video, you can share the link with other people instantly, even when you haven't finished it upload.
Wormhole Feross co-founder says this allows recipients to download the files right away - before the file is fully hosted on the service's servers.
